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The Experience, Richmond: Rigger’s Loft Wine Co This Weekend

The Experience:

Strawberry Froze with your Truffle Pizza?

Ditch the heat wave and relax on the water tonight and throughout the weekend. Riggers has the Strawberry Frozé waiting for you. Just the antidote to the hot weather. It’s made with R&B Cellars’ Rosé, strawberries, simple syrup and a splash of champagne!

And tonight, Thurs, Oct 19, is Grapes & Giggles Ladies Night with some of the best female stand-up comics! Wine and Comedy by the Bay is from 7:30-9pm. Your headliner tonight is Allison Hooker, a San Francisco-based comedian and writer who regularly performs in the underground scene as well as prominent clubs such as Punchline and Cobb’s and is winner of the Heavy Weight Comedy Competition at Sacramento Punchline. She once opened for a guy who once opened for Dave Chapelle.

While sipping on your wine, cider or Strawberry Frozé, you can order Chef Frank’s Organic Gold Potato Truffle Cream Pizza. A 12” olive oil, honey dough pizza topped with truffle mornay sauce, truffle pecorino cheese, fresh mozzarella, slicked organic potatoes, baked in a wood-fire oven and finished with fine herbs.

Here’s the Live Music lineup this weekend:

  • Fri, Oct 20, 6-9pm – Lee Waterman Quartet – infuses its jazz with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms.
  • Sat, Oct 21, 2-5pm  –  Singer, Songwriter, Amy Obenski – sings about the experience of being human while blending elements of folk, soul, jazz, blues, and classical. 
  • Sun, Oct 22, 2-5pm  –   Bryan Girard Jazz Trio –  best-loved jazz standards, lots of Latin and Brazilian music and a good dose of funky R&B.

Hours: Thur 5-8pm; Fri: 5-9pm; Sat 1-9pm; Sun 1-7pm

About Riggers Loft

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond

https://riggersloftwine.com

By |2023-10-19T06:51:08-07:00October 19th, 2023|0 Comments

The Experience, Sausalito: Sausalito Boat Show Oct 13-15

The Experience:

A beautiful setting on the water!

What a lovely venue! The Clipper Yacht Harbor is filling up with fantastic boats, tents, a stage and so much more as they prepare for the inaugural Sausalito Boat Show. And a weekend of fun October 13-15, down at the Clipper Yacht Harbor on the Sausalito waterfront! An extraordinary experience celebrating the sea, local culture, and community awaits you.

This show has come together in a truly grass roots style, with support from so many local businesses, individuals, sponsors, organizers and volunteers. And the Sausalito Yacht Club has offered up volunteers to make sure you have a fabulous experience. They can’t wait to see you all this weekend!

Seminar Alert: Saturday October 14th, 2:30pm –  Ben Rifkin joins them for ‘Marine Navigation’ seminar.

This marine navigation seminar will review the latest and greatest in boating apps such as Navionics, Marine traffic, Storm radar, Compass, Windy, Barometer and Weather underground. Download prior to the seminar.

Seminar Alert: Sunday October 15th, 1pm –  Jennifer Hinkle from Resilience Racing joins them for ‘Sail Racing 101.’

For new and experienced sailors who want to start racing as skipper or crew. Learn about:

  • Setting up a boat and crew to race
  • Figuring out Ratings, Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions
  • How the start sequence works and basic start and upwind tactics
  • Basic spinnaker & downwind tactics
  • Understanding a race course and how to develop SF Bay “local knowledge”
  • Improving & figuring out how to make your boat go faster

Seminars are free to all ticket holders. See the lineup and grab your ticket today

Extending beyond boats, this event will feature local food vendors offering seafood specialties and classic California cuisine, accompanied by live music from Bay Area favorites including Fog City Swampers, Juke Joint Band, The Millionaires, The Cruz Boys and Matt Bolton. This truly is an event for the whole family, including activities and crafts for kids.

PS There’s a classic fully restored Dyer 29 on the docks this weekend. (featured below)

About Sausalito Boat Show

Hours: Fri/Sat, Oct 13/14 10am-6pm; Sun. 10/15 10am-5pm. Contact show manager Mitch Perkins at mitchperk@gmail.com, 415-272-4130 with any questions you may have.

Clipper Yacht Harbor is the largest and only full service harbor in Sausalito  with over 700 slips and dry storage spaces.

Photo/Courtesy of Clipper Yacht Harbor Facebook page.

 Where:

310 Harbor Drive
Sausalito

https://www.sausalitoboatshow.com

By |2023-10-11T16:35:50-07:00October 11th, 2023|Tags: , |0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: Main Street Initiative Festival

The Experience:

Spirit + Soul Festival jazzes up downtown Richmond!

Don’t miss the 15th anniversary of the Richmond Spirit and Soul Festival Saturday, October 14 from 11am – 4pm in Downtown Richmond. The festival starts from 16th and Macdonald all the way to 12th and Macdonald. So, plan accordingly. Live music, captivating art, classic cars, a buzzing kids’ zone, tantalizing food, strategic chess battles, and much more await!

Admission to the event is FREE, but grab your VIP tickets to unlock special perks.

VIP Experience Includes: Exclusive reserved area with seating and shade, plus primo views of the main stage, Two (2) drink vouchers, One (1) Food Fast Pass, and more!

Space and pre-sale tickets are limited; ‘at door’ tickets are not guaranteed. Tickets

Food Vendors: Arnette Sheri Soul Food, Aunty Pooey’s Sweet Tooth, El Garage, Elevated Eats, Michoacan Burgers, Nuestra Dulce Cultura, Perfusion Vineyard, Pickles n Smoke, Piece Out Cake Shop, Rainbow Italian Ice, Rock Club Burgers, Snapper’s Seafood

Music Lineup: Samba Funk, Banda Estrellas De La Bahia, Soul Mechanix, Ballet Folklorico, Get It Girl Fitness, DJ LP, MC Christina Alexandria, and The Frisco Gange Vinyl Collective!

Plus:

  • Artisan Vendors
  • Youth Zone
  • Classic Car Show
  • Live Art Contest
  • Chess Tournament
  • Dancing on Main Street!

And this year they are celebrating the 20th year of Richmond Sol FC semiprofessionals (soccer team).

Where:

1600 Nevin Plaza
Richmond

http://www.richmondmainstreet.org

By |2023-09-28T11:55:07-07:00September 28th, 2023|Tags: , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Point Richmond: Hispanic Heritage Month

The Experience:

Join Primorosa, El Sol and East Brother at Kermés!

Experience the traditional Mexican kermesse – the Spanish word for festival. It’s outdoors with food, drink, games and music on Friday, September 22, 4-8pm in Downtown Point Richmond. Look for East Brother, El Sol, and for Eyerim and the Primorosa staff – or stop in at 1 West Richmond Avenue and say hello!

There will be amazing performances by Los Nadies, Mission Bohemia Trio, Mariachi San FranciscoHidden City Ballroom, Andy Cruces, & Danza Azteca!

There are lots of great shops, restaurants and pubs nearby, so do a little holiday shopping, a little dancing at the event, and end the day with drinks and dinner! Check out SF on the Bay listings for more ideas!

Where:

1 West Richmond Avenue
Point Richmond
(510) 691-1592

primorosasalon.com

By |2023-09-21T14:18:06-07:00September 21st, 2023|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. Culinary Lineup

The Experience:

Tasty Bites with your pint of Festbier!

Uncover the hidden culinary treasure right in your neighborhood – it’s the East Brother Beer Taproom! This week, they’ve assembled an incredible lineup of food trucks that will make your experience in the taproom a tasty delight. From savory to sweet, they’ve got it all covered. Golden Gate Bistro is on the menu both Thursday and Saturday!

Here’s the lineup:

  • Thurs, Sept 21, 3pm Golden Gate Bistro (photo featured here)
  • Fri, Sept 22, 3pm Snapper Seafood
  • Sat, Sept 23, 12pm  Golden Gate Bistro
  • Sun, Sept 24 12pm Marina’s Taco Truck

What’s on tap? Besides their core classic and award-winning beers, you can try one of their seasonal beers.

  • Festbier – A celebratory Bavarian style lager that balances malt complexity with a light Noble hop character| 5.8% ABV
  • Belgian-Style Tripel – A pale, somewhat spicy, dry, strong ale | 8.6% ABV
  • English Pale – Fruity. Bready. Dry | 5.3% ABV

Grab your friends and get down to East Brother’s taproom for some fresh beer and tasty bites!

East Brother Beer Co Hours:

  • Wednesday – Friday: 3-8pm
  • Saturday: 11am-9pm
  • Sunday: 11am-9pm

Photo courtesy of Golden Gate Bistro

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

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